Pritzker Proposes Sweeping Illinois Social Media Crackdown, Citing Harm to Kids

Pritzker proposes sweeping Illinois social media crackdown, citing harm to kids

Gov. JB Pritzker used part of his State of the State address Wednesday to launch one of his strongest proposals yet aimed at social media giants, calling for sweeping limits on youth access, a fee on the companies profiting from Illinois users, and a statewide push to remove cell phones from classrooms.

Gov. JB Pritzker backs new proposal to ban cell phones in Illinois classrooms – CBS2 (Chicago)

The governor is backing proposed legislation to require all public school districts and charter schools in Illinois to develop policies limiting the use of cell phones and other wireless devices on school grounds throughout the entire school day.